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      Title: Miles' Persimmon Fried Pies
 Categories: Pies, Snacks, Fruits, Pastry
      Yield: 18 Servings

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     12 oz Dried persimmons or peaches
    3/4 c  Granulated sugar
      1 tb Butter
      1 ts Lemon juice

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      4 c  A-P flour
      2 tb Granulated sugar; more for
           - sprinkling
      2 ts Salt
      1 c  Leaf lard, butter, or
           - shortening
      1 c  Milk
      2 c  Clarified butter; for frying

  For The Filling:

  In a large saucepan, combine the persimmons and sugar. Add enough
  water to cover the fruit. Cover the pan and cook over low heat
  until the fruit is falling apart. Remove the lid and continue to
  cook until the water is evaporated. Add the butter and lemon juice;
  mix well. Set aside.

  For The Pie Dough:

  In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using a
  pastry cutter or fork, cut in the lard until the mixture is
  crumbly. Mix in the milk and stir until the dough forms a ball.
  Roll out the dough very thin and cut into eighteen 10" circles.

  Spoon equal amounts of the filling into each pastry circle and fold
  in half. Seal the pastry with a fork dipped in cold water.

  Place the clarified butter in a small high-sided skillet. Place
  over medium heat. Fry a few pies at a time, browning on both sides,
  5 to 7 minutes. Drain the pies on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly
  with granulated sugar.

  Recipe courtesy of Miles McMath

  Recipe FROM: https://www.cookingchanneltv.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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